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September 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

Poland Unveils 40-Ton IFV Built for High-Intensity Combat

Poland has unveiled a 40-ton heavy infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) designed to transport troops through high-intensity combat zones while providing enhanced armored protection. Developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)...

South Korea Turns to AI to Strengthen Readiness of 2.56M Reservists

South Korea is considering the development of an artificial intelligence system capable of analyzing millions of military reservists’ training records to improve the readiness and mobilization of its reserve...

September 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Germany Launches Mass Production of 5,000+ Strike Drones for Ukraine

A joint venture between US-German software company Auterion and Ukrainian drone manufacturer Airlogix has begun mass-producing more than 5,000 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Germany for Ukraine. The production...

September 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Sweden Clears $727M Deal to Procure HIMARS Rocket Systems

The Swedish government has approved the Swedish Armed Forces’ procurement of the US-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) under a deal valued at approximately SEK 7 billion...

ELVO Invests $46M to Expand Drone Production in Greece

Greek military vehicle manufacturer ELVO is investing €40 million ($46 million) to expand and modernize its defense manufacturing operations in northern Greece, with plans to increase production capabilities for...

L3Harris Secures $4.7B Contract for PAC-3 MSE Propulsion Systems

Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor, has awarded L3Harris Technologies a major contract to manufacture propulsion systems for the missile. The undefinitized...

September 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Italy Expands Surveillance Fleet With Two Additional MQ-9A Reapers

Italy has ordered two MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., expanding its fleet of long-endurance platforms for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions....

September 9, 2026
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Land Platforms

INEOS Unveils Armored 4×4 Designed to Withstand Bullets and Blasts

INEOS Automotive has transformed its rugged Grenadier 4×4 into an armored military vehicle engineered to provide protection against small-arms fire, shell fragments, and battlefield explosions. Designated the Enhanced Protection...

V2X Secures $19M Deal for US Marine Corps Counter-Drone Vehicles

V2X has secured a contract valued at up to $19 million from the US Marine Corps to provide Tempest mobile counter-drone vehicles and associated support services. Under the agreement,...

September 8, 2026
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Training and Simulation

MBDA’s GDI Simulation Acquires Agenium to Expand AI-Powered Military Training

MBDA subsidiary GDI Simulation is acquiring Agenium Group to strengthen its military simulation and training portfolio with artificial intelligence capabilities. Under the agreement, Agenium will become a wholly owned...